Chapter 520 - 519: Spatial Anchor, Emperor of the Western Earth

A moment later.

Li Jing and the Blue Phoenix arrived on an island near the Western Immortal Realm.

Once they landed, the Blue Phoenix glanced back and spoke as she withdrew her gaze.

"There exists a unique treasure land located deep within the Western Immortal Realm, connected to some ancient broken worlds through what could be described as spatial anchor points."

"It’s said that these broken worlds were the precursors to the Four Realms of Immortals and were the initial destination for ascendants. The current Immortal Realm is now a vast ascension platform existing within the Big World."

"Ascendants first arrive in our current Immortal Realm, then they are ’allocated’ to other Immortal Realms outside the Big World based on their groups, identities, and world relations. These ancient worlds broke apart due to certain reasons and with ascendants having nowhere to go, our current Immortal Realm slowly developed."

After slowly stating these lines, the Blue Phoenix continued.

"Treasure lands like the anchor point in the Western Immortal Realm aren’t exclusive, there’s one in the heartland of Zhong Shen Zhou too. However, the one in the Western Immortal Realm occasionally creates some fluctuations and opens a passage."

Li Jing listened to the Blue Phoenix’s explanation with a slight frown.

The amount of information was a bit overwhelming.

But it wasn’t too difficult to digest.

After pondering a bit, Li Jing spoke.

"So, do you believe that the anchor point in the Western Immortal Realm is about to open, and the Emperor of the Western Earth wants to monopolize the benefits thus ordered the sealing off all four immortal realms?"

"The timing is about right, though it’s a bit earlier than usual."

The Blue Phoenix nodded and said,

"The treasure land in the Western Immortal Realm tends to fluctuate roughly every one hundred thousand years, not strictly on time—it could happen earlier or later. Not just the current Emperor of the Western Earth, all past emperors have attempted to monopolize the benefits but have never succeeded."

After saying this, she added,

"The Western Immortal Realm is not only wary of humans but also does not get along with the Beast Cultivation and others. The root cause of these conflicts is this. The news should spread soon. In a couple of days, there will likely be quite a spectacle."

Hearing the Blue Phoenix’s words, Li Jing looked perplexed.

He wasn’t too keen on watching this spectacle.

According to the Blue Phoenix,

The Western Immortal Realm’s cycle was a "regular program" that repeated every hundred thousand years. Since all past Emperors of the Western Earth had failed to monopolize the benefits, one can only imagine the caliber of individuals who would be attracted to the spectacle.

This...

It must at least require an Emperor-level to participate, right?

As if knowing what Li Jing was thinking, the Blue Phoenix said,

"Don’t overthink it. Yes, the other three emperors including Eastern Emperor Donghua will put their oar in, and some extraordinary Emperor-level beings will also intervene. But the main force eventually will be the Venerable-level experts from the other three Immortal Realms and Zhong Shen Zhou."

Li Jing grimaced.

The main force would be Venerable-level experts from the other three Immortal Realms and Zhong Zhou who will be attracted here.

This was a spectacle he certainly couldn’t afford to join.

If it’s concerning the Emperor level...

Aside from the four known emperors of the Immortal Realm, there were others hidden backstage, yet there wouldn’t be many at this level.

Coming down to the venerable level....

The numbers could become quite exaggerated.

Leaving aside Zhong Shen Zhou, where Venerable-level experts were aplenty...

Looking at the broader layout of the Eastern, Southern, and Northern Immortal Realms, Venerables who were either defending their own forces, or who had chosen not to advance their careers in Zhong Shen Zhou, together they represented an incalculable figure.

The Western Continent in itself had no lack of Venerable-level experts.

With so many Venerables crowded into one place...

Even those of Emperor level would have to keep a low profile.

Too many ants could kill an elephant.

The so-called Emperor...

At the end of the day, is just slightly stronger than an average Venerable and possesses a separate world.

As long as they are not forcibly pulled into that separate world, a horde of Venerable-level beings ganging up might manage to overthrow the emperor.

Even the emperors had to be careful in such events, let alone the others?

But regarding this, Li Jing was somewhat curious.

"So, when the treasure land of the Western Immortal Realm opens, can the people here enter the broken worlds at the other end of the anchor point?"

"In theory, yes."

The Blue Phoenix responded.

"In theory?"

Li Jing paused, his expression gradually becoming peculiar.

"People have tried it in the past, but no one has ever come back, not even emperors."

The Blue Phoenix explained,

"The opening of the anchor point isn’t meaningful for people here to go to those broken words on the other end. But things from those broken worlds do get transported to the entrance of the anchor point when it opens."

"I see."

Li Jing blinked.

He initially thought it was about people here going to the other side. Seems like it meant waiting for things from that side to be transported here.

Just as he was about to ask what those things might be, the Blue Phoenix took the initiative to explain.

"The things that come from the other side could be anything, but certainly won’t be ordinary. If something can survive in the broken world for an incredibly long time, it’s already extraordinary in itself. In the past, objects carrying ancient legacies were transported here. There has even been immortal medicine sent to the Western Immortal Realm inciting various forces to fight over it."

After saying this, she added.

"By the way, it’s worth noting that one such Immortal Medicine is currently in the hands of the Emperor Beiming."

"Emperor Beiming?"

Li Jing raises an eyebrow.

"You should be aware that Emperor Beiming hails from the Eastern Immortal Domain, and the Northern Immortal Domain is a haven for the dead and evil spirits."

The Blue Phoenix begins to speak.

"As a human cultivator, no matter how strong Emperor Beiming is, he could not possibly control the Northern Immortal Domain. After all, most of the dead objects and evil spirits in the Northern Immortal Domain get excited at the sight of any living beings."

Hearing these words, Li Jing frowns.

He did indeed hear from Li Lingyin that Emperor Beiming came from the Eastern Immortal Domain.

At that time, he also considered the related issues.

If Emperor Beiming was still a "pure" human cultivator, it would not make sense for him to claim to be an emperor in the Northern Immortal Domain.

Li Jing didn’t think much about it at the time.

Now as the Blue Phoenix mentions it, Li Jing suddenly understands.

Emperor Beiming might no longer be a mere human.

No.

To be precise.

He might not be alive anymore.

Only the dead can mingle with the dead objects and evil spirits of the Northern Immortal Domain."

The Blue Phoenix deliberately mentions this, and beforehand mentioned that the current Emperor Beiming had obtained an Immortal Medicine from the anchor point in the Western Immortal Domain.

Could it be...

Li Jing looks questioningly at the Blue Phoenix.

The Blue Phoenix nods silently.

"There are many types of Immortal Medicine, some of which are not exactly as the name suggests. They may indeed bring immortality just like other Immortal Medicines, but not necessarily in which form you would achieve immortality. For example, becoming an eternal walking corpse may not be considered as truly alive but it is, in its own way, an alternative form of existence."

As she speaks, the Blue Phoenix gazes into the distance at the Western Immortal Domain.

"However, the key drawcard of this space anchor that attracts powerful beings from all over is not because of the transmission of ancient inheritances or Immortal Medicines. They all come for the prospects that lie beyond the Venerable Realm."

Prospects beyond the Venerable Realm?

Li Jing frowns, slightly taken aback.

"Isn’t Zhongzhou, where all the powerful gather, the place to seek opportunities for advancement?"

Before he finishes speaking, the Blue Phoenix looks back at him.

"Nobody said there’s only one path."

"Ah, I see ..."

Li Jing is rendered speechless.

"In the Immortal Domain, there’s a saying that the ultimate limit of the Immortal Domain being the Venerable Realm is due to the destruction of the Ancient Fairyland, which is located outside of the Big World, causing the path forward to be severed."

The Blue Phoenix explains.

"There’s also another theory claiming that the current Immortal Domain, which was originally a ’transfer station,’ does not possess the conditions for the Venerable to further progress. However, these conditions exist in the Ancient Fairyland, possibly linked to certain objects."

Hearing the Blue Phoenix’s words, Li Jing grins.

Frankly, he is not particularly interested in all this.

Firstly, the Venerable Realm is still far away from him, and secondly, due to his status bar, he might not be stuck at the Venerable Realm like the others in the Immortal Domain.

Thinking about this now is of no significance to him.

As for this grand event, he has no plans to participate.

To avoid further discussion on the topic, Li Jing takes out a portable tent, saying,

"We’ll wait a few days to watch the spectacle. But according to senior Blue Phoenix, in a few days, Venerable Realm powerhouses and even Emperors will arrive following the news. By that time, the Emperor of the Western Earth and the Western Immortal Domain most likely won’t be able to hold them off. We’ll wait for them to come and clash with the Emperor of the Western Earth. Once the prohibition in the Western Immortal Domain is lifted, we can then proceed to the birthplace of the Fire Phoenix."

"Hmm, that’s pretty much my plan too."

The Blue Phoenix responds.

"If it were the previous me who lacked the title of Emperor, I might pursue the chance to ascend further. But now, I no longer have this need. Moreover, if I were lucky enough to go a level higher, I might not be able to stay in the Immortal Domain. I have no plans to leave before I get exact information about the Fire Phoenix."

Li Jing is left speechless at her words.

The Blue Phoenix really is a total Fire Phoenix fanatic.

Forget about the opportunity to advance beyond the Venerable Realm.

Normally, if there’s a chance to ascend further, who knows how many people would scramble for it.

But in her eyes, there is only the Fire Phoenix...

Li Jing sets up the tent quickly and looks up excitedly.

"Senior Blue Phoenix, we’re free anyway, why not continue hunting in the Endless Sea?"

"..."

Blue Phoenix.

On the way to the Western Immortal Domain, she had already led Li Jing through countless hunts. Now that they had just rested, why was he still keen?

Hasn’t he had enough?

Reasonably speaking.

The murderous aura on him is almost enough to make the Blue Phoenix’s feathers stand on end.

Of course.

This is under the premise that the suppression effect of the Blue Phoenix’s tail feathers does not affect her, allowing her to still sense the murderous aura accumulated on Li Jing’s body due to his excessive killing of Alien Species.

But even so.

The Blue Phoenix finds it hard to imagine.

Just imagining how terrifying it would be if the murderous aura surrounding Li Jing were to erupt was enough to send chills down their spines.

Seeing that there was nothing much to do on the island, Blue Phoenix nodded in agreement to indulge Li Jing.

The critical point was that she and Li Jing could not possibly go into the Little Universe, for they might miss the opportunity to ascend together with the strong ones from the Three Domains and Zhong Shen Zhou, who were on their way to the Western Immortal Realm.

They must seize the early chance to ascend to the Western Immortal Realm in this chaotic situation.

She had promised Li Jing to return to the Cangming Realm within a fortnight, regardless of the outcome.

Eight days had already passed.

Now that time was tight, they couldn’t afford to delay any longer.

Upon seeing Blue Phoenix’s consent, Li Jing’s face lit up with joy underneath his mask.

Just as he was about to propose they set off, a brilliant streak of light shot over from the direction of the Western Immortal Realm, targeted their island and fell between them.

The dazzling light receded.

A young man around two and a half meters tall, with his hands behind his back, stepped forward.

Upon first sight of this youth, Li Jing was taken aback.

This youth was tall and slender, his face cold and strikingly handsome.

But that wasn’t the point.

What was striking was this youth’s human-like appearance, plus a pair of narrow and sharp ears.

This characteristic...

It was exactly like the elf from the Western fantasy mythology!

Whether beings like elves exist or not is secondary.

Fairyland was for those related to the Orthodox Immortality Path to ascend, while the Western system of faith ascend to the Divine Domain.

Clearly, this elf was from Western fantasy mythology...

Showing up in Fairyland meant he had followed the Orthodox Immortality Path, rather than magic or any other Western systems of faith.

Li Jing looked again at the health bar above the elf’s head, eyes wide open.

The health bar showed: 19499.

Peak of the Latter Venerable!

He was just a little short of a breakthrough.

Based on the health bar, this youth was no less capable than Blue Phoenix.

Having received the Original Fortune to restore her peak strength, Blue Phoenix’s health bar was no longer 19466 but has also reached 19499.

But this was not the point.

The point was...

The Essence Source showed a figure of 21895528.

Single person...

An essence source of twenty-one million!

Nearly twice that of Blue Phoenix!

Meanwhile...

Blue Phoenix, shocked by the sudden appearance of the elf, bowed in salutation.

"Pleased to meet you, Emperor of the Western Earth."

Upon hearing this, Li Jing’s eyes widened once again.

But then, it made sense.

An excessive essence source like this indicates this elf was of the Emperor Level.

Otherwise, wouldn’t it be embarrassing for Blue Phoenix, who was almost unmatched beneath the Emperor Level?

Too stunned to think, Li Jing also bowed.

As he was about to pay his respects, the Emperor of the Western Earth raised his hand.

"Immortal Lord Li, there is no need for formalities."

?

Li Jing.

???

Blue Phoenix.

What did he mean?

She was the divine beast Blue Phoenix and he didn’t even respond to her salute.

Why was it unnecessary for Li Jing to pay his respects?

Surprised and confused, Blue Phoenix took a glance at the Emperor of the Western Earth and then turned her gaze to a certain someone.

Li Jing, though stunned at first, gradually turned his face into a weird complexion.

What’s with this Emperor of the Western Earth...

Being so polite at the first meeting!

He had experienced a similar situation before.

Wasn’t it the same thing when he first met Eastern Emperor Donghua?

Upon further thought, Li Jing’s face got even weirder.

Currently, he was concealing his face and aura with the Smoke Eye. It didn’t make sense that the Emperor of the Western Earth, who seemed to have no connection with the Eastern Immortal Realm, addressed him as Immortal Lord Li at first sight.

As per theory, the latter shouldn’t know him.

Since he knew, running all the way here alone as an Emperor, it’s reasonable to assume that the reason he’s being polite to him is the same as Eastern Emperor Donghua’s.

The possibility of that really isn’t small.

Normally, the Four Emperors would be in Zhong Shen Zhou.

Although the Eastern Immortal Domain is not Emperor of the Western Earth’s territory, Eastern Emperor Donghua, who is far in Zhong Shen Zhou, can sense the arrival of Charming Spirit and does not pay attention to it. The Emperor of the Western Earth should be able to do the same.

It was as if to confirm Li Jing’s guess, the Emperor of the Western Earth transmitted his voice over.

"If there is a chance in the future, I ask Immortal Lord Li to convey my regards to the Lord of Lust and Desire in Heaven."

"..."

Li Jing.

Despite the previous speculation, another one has asked him to convey greetings, which really confuses him.

What exactly did Charming Spirit do in the past?

It made Eastern Emperor Donghua and Emperor of the Western Earth respect her so much that they both noticed her after a single visit, and they also paid attention to Chen Tang City and him.

This fellow, these are two emperors.

The other two emperors, might also be paying attention.

Just as he was confused, the Emperor of the Western Earth spoke.

"I apologize, though I had noticed Immortal Lord Li’s arrival in the Western Immortal Realm, I was delayed due to some matters and could not come to meet you, which led to my subordinates persuading the two of you to leave the Western Immortal Realm. I came here to invite you two to enter the Western Immortal Realm."

Meanwhile, he glanced at the Blue Phoenix and said calmly.

"Divine bird Blue Phoenix, you and Immortal Lord Li are presumably here to trace Phoenix’s tracks. I have some news here that you might be interested in."

Upon hearing the word Phoenix, Blue Phoenix couldn’t bother to figure out what the situation was between Li Jing and the Emperor of the Western Earth. She stepped forward and asked anxiously.

"Emperor, do you know where the Phoenix has gone?"

"I don’t know, I’ve just found a few traces."

The Emperor of the Western Earth spoke.

"After all, the Phoenix is a divine beast of a heterogeneous species born in my Western Immortal Domain, and even natural cultivation places like Phoenix Cry Valley exist because of her. Her disappearance for so many years has led to the Phoenix Heavenly Fire in the Phoenix Cry Valley extinguishing and no longer aiding cultivation. Many people try to find traces of her."

While speaking, the Emperor of the Western Earth waved his hand and released a giant flying boat.

"For details, we’ll talk about it after we get to my palace."

By this point, Blue Phoenix was almost completely offline in terms of intelligence, and she nodded and flew up at the beckoning of Sky Control.

Seeing this, the Emperor of the Western Earth looked up, glanced at them with an expression that was neither laughing nor not, and looked over.

"..."

Li Jing.

Going to the Western Immortal Realm.

He doesn’t mind.

But going to the palace of the Emperor of the Western Earth, he, to be honest, is not too keen.

Not to mention anything else.

The two are here to look for the Phoenix’s trace, what are they going to do in the palace of the Emperor of the Western Earth?

He hasn’t had a chance to explore the so-called "wilderness" yet!

However, the Emperor of the Western Earth, with his bushy eyebrows and big eyes, is quite cunning.

He managed to coax Blue Phoenix onto the boat with just a few words, clearly having anticipated that someone couldn’t abandon Blue Phoenix because they were traveling together.

What can Li Jing do?

He’s helpless too!

Symbolically nodding to the Emperor of the Western Earth, Li Jing took control of the sky and rose up.

Seeing this, the Emperor of the Western Earth followed, then drove the flying boat into a sharp stream of light, and in the blink of an eye, tunneled into the hinterland of the Western Immortal Realm.

...

It wasn’t long before.

The Emperor of the Western Earth drove the flying boat with Li Jing and Blue Phoenix to a palace of extreme luxury situated on a majestic mountain.

After leading the two into the palace, he said that he has some things to busy with and let the two do as they please, he would join them in a while.

Such behavior instantly sobered Blue Phoenix a lot.

They had agreed to talk after arriving at the palace.

The person who was supposed to talk ran away, isn’t it obvious that she was just used to get Li Jing to the palace because she was concerned about the Phoenix?

Realizing what had happened, Blue Phoenix looked around at the vast palace without anyone else, glanced awkwardly at Li Jing, and hesitated to speak.

Seeing this, Li Jing smiled, saying.

"Fine, since we are here, we might as well be at ease. The Emperor of the Western Earth as a lord of one domain probably wouldn’t just fool you. Since he knows you are here for the Phoenix, he must have some news."

Upon hearing this, Blue Phoenix nodded silently, hoping that it was true.

However, Li Jing was saying this, but in his heart it was a pity.

Knew him

And deliberately invited him back.

These are two separate things.

Like Eastern Emperor Donghua, Xiang Dong just greeted him and did not have further interaction.

The Emperor of the Western Earth, one look and you can tell he is a cunning man, his purpose is obviously not simple.

As for himself, he certainly has no value to be used.

But the relationship behind the Charming Shadow is very valuable.

Especially at the crucial moment when the Western Immortal Realm is about to face pressure from the other three Immortal Realms and even Zhong Shen Zhou directly.

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